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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1937

Page

5

Poultrymen Plan Friday Poultry School in Indiana County

Indiana County Poultry Association members met at the Lutheran church for a dinner and heard talks on color in poultry, the Butler Egg Auction, and market improvements. A one day poultry school was set for Indiana on Friday March 5 with H H Kauffman and Dr Kenneth Hood as speakers.

Poultry Industries Exposition Indiana County Lutheran Church Indiana County Poultry Association Paul 8. Haalzger J. W. Warner Poultry Association Armory Warner H. H. Kauffman Penn State Court House Don Yingling Butler New York City Joe McHlhoen James Weaver Clyde Houck Henry Graff Norman Barkley D. R. Hill Bruce Neal Shields McMillen Clyde Bell State Poultry Association Butler Hgg Joe McElhoes Poultry , Industries New York Indiana H.H. Kauffman Kenneth Hood

Butler Man Sent to Workhouse On Drunken Driving Plea

Mike Bronchak, 25, of Butler, was sentenced by Judge E. B. Crepa to six to 12 months in the Allegheny County Workhouse, a $200 fine plus costs, and $25 damages to Earl Calhoun of Bheloda after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He backed his car from a parking place on South Seventh Street into Calhoun’s vehicle as it passed.

Mike Bronchak Butler E. B. Crepa Allegheny County Earl Calhoun Bheloda Bronchak South Seventh Street Calhoun

Penn State Alumni Dinner Friday at Moore Hotel

Indiana County alumni gather for a Friday dinner at the Moore Hotel at 6 30 PM. A Penn State School of Physical Education member will speak and football motion pictures will be shown. Alumni are asked to reserve by calling J W Warner at Indiana 71.

Penn State Indiana County Moore Hotel School of Physical Education Indiana

DeMartini Conviction Upheld by Philadelphia Court

The Superior Court in Philadelphia on Saturday January 30 upheld the conviction of Mike DeMartini in Indiana County on arson and burning property with intent to defraud an insurer. DeMartini was alleged to have sought to collect 1 788 for damage from an explosion in his Homer City yard on July 6 1986.

Philadelphia Mike DeMartini Indiana County DeMartin Homer City

G C Murphy Store Officials Attend Semi Annual Meet

G C Murphy Co officials joined more than 300 employees at the semi annual meeting and banquet held in the Murphy store cafeteria in McKeesport. Indiana representatives included W C Waldron district superintendent John J Geisel Indiana store manager J H Miller first assistant manager L V Cartwright and C S Hutchison assistant manager and Robert Devoe stockman.

G. C. Murphy, Co Big Murphy McKeesport Indiana W. C. Waldron John J. Geisel J. Hi. Miller L. V. Cartwright C.5. Hutchison Robert Devoe

POUNCIL RECOMMENDS NEW AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT

Borough Council approved several items including purchasing a police department automobile and a street department truck. A sinking fund for the fire association was authorized. Delegates named to the state association convention include Borough Solicitor Thomas Barber Mayor H Lichteberger and Engineer Quincy Jones. Parkograf parking proposal rejected on borough streets.

Fire Association Thos Barber B, H.lichteberger Roy 5. Stephens Quincy HB. Jones Association of Boroughs of Pennsylvania Harrisburg

Missing Arcadia Woman Fell Asleep in Husband's Auto

A well known Arcadia woman with temporary mental disturbance was reported missing after entering her husband's car in the family garage and falling asleep on the car floor. Police joined the search as her husband checked the vehicle. she later woke and honked to attract attention.

Arcadia

Blairsville Lad Injured In Lollypop Incident

Jimmie Ferguson nine year old son of J Freeman Ferguson Blairsville mortician is hospitalized at Allegheny General in Pittsburgh after tripping and falling with a lollypop in his mouth. The sweet blocked his throat swelling worsened and a vertebra shifted but the boy begins to recover and throat swelling subsides.

Jimmie Ferguson J. Freeman Ferguson Blairsville

North Mahoning Township Road Case Settled for 12000 dollars

A civil court settlement reached Thursday involves North Mahoning Township over road construction costs. The Board of County Commissioners sought 15000 dollars, and Judge Crepa ordered the jury to return 22000 dollars after counsel agreed to discontinue further action.

Board of County Commissioners North Mahoning Crepa

Hobaugh Held For Court On Motor Law Violation

C. Hobaugh, 36, of Indiana, was held for court on a motor law violation after police arrested him for failing to stop following an accident. His vehicle was found parked at Blacklick after the crash.

C. Hobaugh C. C. Hobaugh Indiana Justice of the Peace Walter H. Jackson A. R. Davidson Hobaugh Blacklick

Nearly 50 Percent Drop in January Marriage Licenses

A total of 24 marriage licenses were issued in January by Register and Recorder W. R. Calhoun, about half the 47 granted in December, indicating a sharp month to month decline in orderly nuptials.

Register and Recorder W. R. Calhoun

Attorney Win Ruddock Buys John A. Scott Home

Attorney William M. Ruddock has purchased the home of Mrs John A Scott at the corner of Seventh and Water Streets. He plans to occupy the residence about the middle of March.

Win. Ruddock John A. Scott William M. Ruddock John 4. Scott Seventh and Water Streets

March Jurors Named for Court Sessions

The notice lists 24 Grand Jurors selected for the first Monday in March 1997 across multiple townships, followed by 48 Traverse Jurors for the third Monday, 1937, including many individuals from Brown, Cherry Tree, Indiana, Blairsville, Green, and surrounding counties, with numerous dames and gentlemen named.

Personal Breevities Reflect Community Circles and Subscriptions

Local notes list Social calls and visits across Indiana and nearby towns. Names include Benjamin Hill Jr and Mrs. Walter Black, Mrs. Wilda Crawford, Dr. and Mrs. Paul Reed, Archie Williams, S. R. Henry, Virginia Davis, G. G. Hill, T. O. Chew, Paul Pfeiffer, and others. Subscriptions renewed, or ordered, to The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette. two residents traveled to Florida. college graduates and local merchants are noted. Card party announced by Women of the Moose Chapter 777 at Clymer with Feb 9 date.

Benjamin Hill, Jr Water St Clarion Walter Black Smicksburg Indiana Tuesaday Wilda Crawford Sharon Mabel Munshower Oakland Avenue Thomas Smyth Washington Street A. B. McCormick Oil City Archie Williams Harry Pine Flats B. J. Williams South Sixth Street R. Henry Apollo Virginia Davis Beaver College Jenkintown J. 3S.davis G. G. Hill T. O. Chew Town Pittsburgh Univeralty Club Paul Pfeiffer New Kennington Norman L. ‘Pfeiffer South Seventh Street Harry Smith Vandergrift J. Merle Fleming South Eleventh Street H. R. Dorr The Progress Sheloca R. D Lloyd Say Ida Berkepile Wade Cherryhill Township Berkepile Women of the Moose Clymer Peb Moose Edna J. Wilhelm Semple

Electricity Soon for Many County Farmers in Indiana Area

Rural Electrification officials announce a 125000 dollar grant to build 121 miles of power lines serving about 600 farm homes north and east of Indiana and Creekside borough. Expected residents will pay three dollars per month as lines are privately built and farmers join a cooperative to own lines and purchase wholesale electricity.

Indiana Creekside Borough Sterling J. Orange Rural Electrification Administration Morris L. Cooke RHA Mr. Orange Creekside Washington Rayne White Cherryhill Pine Buffington Green Montgomery Representative Yard

Real estate transfers across multiple townships and towns

A long list of property transfers with prices ranging from $1.00 to $6,000. Transactions include parcels in North Mahoning White Rayne Blairsville Indiana Center and other townships, involving individuals such as Samuel B. Irwin Wm E Pierce George P McLain Ida Tomb Fred Brehm Elizabeth McQuilken Janet Ayers Homer City National Bank and local associations.

Samuel B. Irwin E. Pierce North Mahoning Township EH. Pierce George P. McLain William A. Bence White Township Trout Run Coal Mining Co Springfield Coal Mining Co Cherryhill Rayne Township Ida J. Tomb Fred C. Brehm Buffington Township Hileman Paul V. Kinter Elizabeth A. McQuilken Edgar R. iLightcap Home Building and Loan Association Blairsville H. W. Tomb First National Bank of Indiana Indiana Borough Joseph Barrig Fred A. Musner Center Township Thelma McMillen Aldin B. McKee Indiana Third Ward Joseph Chookie Jenny May Fairman Mabel Bell Fairman Washington Township William J. Fleming M. L. Long Green Township

Marriage Licenses Listed For Indiana Towns And Nearby Areas

A scanned notice lists marriages and licenses across towns including Blatraville Diamondville Lucerne Mines Penn Run Sagamoare Avonel Fairman and Creakalde Indiana. Names such as George Long Dora Winton Mrs Lester Matthews and Dorothy Roberts appear among the entries with some residencies noted as Indiana RD. The text ends with a stray Indiana caller reference and a proverb about meekness.

Alfred Slaith Blatraville Vera Mae Fintrock Port McCtinsey Diamondville Mary States Albert Sandy Lucerne Mines Mary Caco Oo Indiana Woaall Shapura Margaret Zaboransky Fraith Banko Wese Dilktown Dorothy Roberts Penn Run Clyde Hertzenrater Sagamoare Avonel Fairman Creakalde' Ves Undiana George Long Dora Winton

Happy Surprise Birthday Party At Calhoun Home

Indiana resident A A Calhoun of South Fifth Street was surprised Friday evening by relatives and friends unannounced at his home. The party featured games, social diversions, and a backward spelling bee. A luncheon was served by Mrs. Calhoun as out of town guests arrived from Vandergrift and Indiana to celebrate the birthday.

A. A. Calhoun South Fifth St Robert Armatrong Vandergrift Indiana Melissa Speedy Floyd Rankin Jennie Rankin Louise Rankin J. W. Campbell Clair Sloan Marvin Sheler Carlton Winslow Clyde Yount Calhoun

Rural Rehabilitation Loans Open in Pennsylvania

Applications are being received for rural rehabilitation loans and loans for co operative and community services in Pennsylvania. R F Mollenauer of Greensburg, district supervisor, reports funds are available for new loans. Loans support farm families with exhausted credit, based on care management and detailed farm and home plans. Early applications will be investigated and plans drawn up so funds can be advanced for spring farming operations.

Pennsylvania R. F P. Mollenauer Greensburg Post Office

New Florence Physician May Face Federal Charge

A United States commissioner at Pittsburgh held Dr. John M. Luther a fifty seven year old New Florence physician and James McCarthy and his wife Marie for federal grand jury action on charges of conspiring to violate the Harrison Narcotic Act. Federal agents say Luther issued more morphine prescriptions than allowed to the Pittsburgh couple who posted bonds of two thousand dollars each.

New Florence United States Pittsburgh John M. Luther James McCarthy Marie

Hit-Run Driver Jailed in Fatal New Alexandria Collision

Stanley Votovitch aged 1 of Salemville was killed Saturday night in New Alexandria when struck by hit and run driver Fred C. Pellow 27 of Johnstown. Pellow was arrested after reaching Wilkinsburg and is jailed in Westmoreland County on manslaughter reckless driving liquor driving and failing to stop after an accident charges.

Stanley Votovitch Salemville New Alexandria Fred C. Pellow Johnstown Pellow Wilkinsburg Westmoreland County

Methodists to Hear India Missionary Leader at Altoona

Dr. E Stanley Jones Indian missionary leader evangelist and author will speak at a main meeting of Methodists of this area in the First Methodist Episcopal Church Altoona Tuesday evening February 16 under the Million Unit Fellowship Movement auspices. Jones heads two Indian style religious schools in India.

India Altoona E. Stanley Jones Will Apeak Jones

Community Center Hosts State Welfare Offices Move

Local offices of the Mothers Assistance Fund Old Age Assistance and Pension Fund for the Blind have relocated from the courthouse basement to the second floor of the Community Center. Court house rooms now house clerical workers for county tax activities.

Community Center Mothers Assistance Fund Pension Fund For the Court House

Mt Pleasant Girl Becomes Resident Nurse at Teachers College

Miss Clara Suumuaker of Mt Pisas acht is named the new resident nurse at Indiana State Teachers College and assistant to head nurse Maude McDevitt at the college infirmary. The piece includes a quirky exchange about marriage.

Mt. Pleasant Clara Suumuaker Mt. Pisasacht Indiana State Teachers College Maude McDevitt Infiruary

County Raises Over Five Thousand For Flood Relief

Local Red Cross executive in food district reports county contributions exceed $5,000 with $2,600 to $3,000 still needed to meet the county quota. Indiana Post American Legion about receiving nonperishable food in Memorial Hall for flood districts in the south. Helen Glasser, Red Cross executive secretary, departs for Evansville to serve in the emergency for up to two months. Irene Parks to act as executive secretary in her absence. Holt Hughes, H Clyde Timberlake and Alphonse DeGaetano viewed flood stones from air, returning from Cincinnati and Louisville trip in Pilot Wilham Hildebrand’s plane.

Red Cross American Legion Post Sul Inlian Arthur J. Pfohl Indiana Post American Legion Memorial Hall Helen§. Glasser Indiana County American Red Cross Hvansville Ind Glasser J. D. Gwin Irene Parks

Flood Control Plan Outlined By Rotary Speaker

St C Edgar of Pittsburgh spoke to Indiana Rotarians about tri state flood control under the Tri State Authority. He cited the March 17 1946 flood losses with 20000 homeless 72 deaths and 250 million in damage. He described 10 planned flood detention reservoirs eight on the Allegheny system two on the Monongahela with Federal build and state payment of damages. Additional soil conservation measures such as tree planting contour farming and terracing were proposed.

Rotary Tri-State St. C. Edgar Pittsburgh Indiana Edgar War Department Allegheny River Monogahela

Blairsville Borough Increases Tax for Fire Equipment

Blairsville borough council raised the tax by one mill to six mills plus two mills for a sinking fund to buy new fire department equipment. The meeting also authorized purchasing a borough track and paving Deckert Street.

Blairsville Deckert Street

Marion Center Jersey Breeders Elect Officers

Karl Glasser led the Marion Center Jersey Breeders Association as president at the annual meeting held Friday Bar, with C D Bence as vice president and Glenna Swan as secretary and treasurer. The group, operating since 1919, has 17 members owning a cooperative six outstanding Jerseys. Coroner John Woods is home ill with a severe cold and grip.

Karl Glasser Marion Center Jersey Breeders Group Marion Center Jersey Breeders Association Glasser C.D. Bence Glenna Swan

Also Mentioned on This Page

G. C. Murphy Pouncil Blairsville Lad Brown K. O H. Wheatfield Cesena D. B Banks Eibel Carl Banks Bikin W. F Buffington Fleming Blair Fulton R. A Young Henderson Howard Center Hiner Bruce Brushyalley Kunkle W. A Creekside King J. H Indiana Kirk Mra. Frank Rayne Leasure Mra Mrs Frank W. Wheatfield Allsop Edward Clymer Brown W. 8 E. Mahoning Chambers Misa Mabel Cooper John C Cherry Tree Cassatt L. D Myrtle Green Crusan Hart Center Center Crawford, Lilian M., N. Mahoning Dickey Francis B Douds J.V Plumyville Dixon P. M Young Elkin Clyde Hwing Chas. M Evans George Brushvalley Fleming Albie J Armstrong Fry S. A Burrell Fox Arla Buffington Farrell James Montgomery Fleming Elizabeth Green Frye Clair Rayne Glenn David Pine Gaston J. JC Green Harris Pearl Blairaville Neighley Homer Conemaugh Nealer Ethel Grant Piper L. G Rinn J. Cloid Short Blaine Sandles Kier Stiyison Hale Shaffer Audrey Canoe St. Clair West Wheatfield Shields Ida M Stevenson Margery West Mahoning Thomas White Thomas Paul Canoe Taubler H. F Burrell Williams Banka Williams B. R Ingiang Work Rufus Grant ‘Waters Carrie B Cherrytree J. T. Stewart Arthur Browning Paul Reed North Seventh Street Annie Uber South Fifth Street Fred Wher Columbus iCollege Paul Dixon Clarksburg Dixon J. T. Hoover Angus West Mahoning Township Hoover Charles H. Hutchison Samuel Armagh Hutchison Pittsburgh Post Gazette Fred L. Lichtenfels W. R. Lichtenfeln Lichtenfels Bolivar High School Charles Carney Florida Carneys Greiner Baking Company Carney Lester Matthews KR. D. 2 Mothers Assstance Fund Officers Jon Woods John Woods the Progress Pittabuysh Pogt
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